CVE-2019-2455: Medium severity mysql vulnerability

Published Jan 16, 2019
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Parser). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.42 and prior, 5.7.24 and prior and 8.0.13 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server.

External References:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html

Red Hat

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: Parser). Supported versions that are affected are 5.6.42 and prior, 5.7.24 and prior and 8.0.13 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Launchpad

Affected Software

36 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/mysql<5.6.43
5.6.43
redhat/mysql<5.7.25
5.7.25
redhat/mysql<8.0.14
8.0.14
redhat/mariadb<5.5.60
5.5.60
redhat/mariadb<10.2.15
10.2.15
redhat/mariadb<10.1.33
10.1.33
redhat/mariadb<10.0.35
10.0.35
debian/mysql-5.7
Oracle MySQL>=5.6.0<=5.6.42
Oracle MySQL>=5.7.0<=5.7.24
Oracle MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.13
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.10
MariaDB MariaDB>=5.5.0<5.5.60
MariaDB MariaDB>=10.0.0<10.0.35
MariaDB MariaDB>=10.1.0<10.1.33
MariaDB MariaDB>=10.2.0<10.2.15
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Windows>=7.3
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere>=9.5
NetApp OnCommand Insight
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation
NetApp Snapcenter
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=8.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=8.1
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=8.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=8.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=8.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=8.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=8.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=8.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=8.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=8.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=8.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=8.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=8.0

Event History

Jan 16, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:27 PM
Description
Sep 13, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·07:03 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-2455?

The severity of CVE-2019-2455 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.

2

Which versions of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2019-2455?

Versions 5.6.42 and prior, 5.7.24 and prior, and 8.0.13 and prior of MySQL Server are affected by CVE-2019-2455.

3

How can a low privileged attacker exploit CVE-2019-2455?

A low privileged attacker with network access can easily exploit CVE-2019-2455 via multiple protocols.

4

What is the recommended remedy for CVE-2019-2455?

For MySQL, upgrade to version 5.6.43, 5.7.25, or 8.0.14. For MariaDB, upgrade to version 5.5.60, 10.0.35, 10.1.33, or 10.2.15.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-2455?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-2455 at the following references: - [Oracle Security Advisory](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html) - [Red Hat Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1666776) - [Red Hat Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1666778)

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